Browsing by Author "Nabukeera, Madinah"

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Balancing dual roles in the face of missing on-site child care arrangements: lived experiences of breast-feeding student mothers at Kyambogo University
(World Journal of Educational Research, 2020-08) Opit, Elizabeth; Nabukeera, Madinah; Namubiru, Aisha
Through the use of a phenomenological approach this study explored lived experiences of breast-feeding student mothers in the face of missing institutionalized on-campus child care arrangements at Kyambogo University (KyU). Specifically, the study sought to; identify the missing institutionalized on-campus child care arrangements at the university, establish the dilemmas breast feeding student mothers experience in undertaking the dual roles of mother and student hood due to the missing institutionalized on campus child care arrangements at KyU and examine the effect of the missing institutionalized on campus child care arrangements on undertaking of academic activities by breast-feeding student mothers. A total of 10 breast feeding student mothers were interviewed and data was analyzed using themes. Results indicated that the following institutionalized on-campus child care arrangements were missing at Kyambogo University; adequately furnished baby care rooms, baby playgrounds, immunization and pediatric medical services, professional nannies, child care responsive; teaching time tables, teaching sessions, time frames for course work assignments, tests and examinations’ undertakings, and child care responsive-remedial lessons. Dilemmas of breast feeding student mothers’ in this scenario included choosing between; baby-sitting vs attending lectures, completing a lecture vs breastfeeding a crying hungry baby, undertaking child bonding activities vs undertaking academic activities, completing an exam or a test vs breast feeding a crying hungry baby, baby care vs attending academic group discussion and baby care vs completing a coursework assignment in time. Student mothers at KyU have devised means of coping and have learnt how to resolve the tension of combining motherhood and education in an academic environment without on-campus childcare arrangements so as to pave a brighter career and family future. Such strategies included; receiving child care support from family and student friends, use of privately hired nannies, ignoring one of the two roles, time tabling the activities for the two roles, creating extra time to read, and getting help from spouses. The voices of the interviewees revealed that when the two roles were in conflict, they would rather miss academic activities than abandon their babies especially in critical times like when the babies were sick. It was therefore recommended that KyU considers putting in place various instututionalised on campus arrangements as a critical resource that will enhance academic undertakings of breast-feeding student mothers in their pursuit of Higher Education.
The covid-19 pandemic : economic effects and government measures in Uganda
(Sarjana, 2020-06-30) Nabukeera, Madinah
Coronavirus also known as COVID-19 started in Wuhan, China in December 2019 and it was pronounced as a pandemic in March 2020 by the World Health Organization (WHO). Although COVID-19 has slowly spread in Africa, but recent spreading is at a high rate. While the recovery rate has been high, Uganda has registered serious impacts on the economic and social front. This paper examined the effect of COVID-19 on employment in Uganda, established the effect of COVID-19 on public demand and prices of inputs in Uganda. It also proposed interventions and how the interventions can be financed. The article recommended that the government should come up with financial interventions which are geared towards improving public demand in the country. The government should come up with a budget to support people who are financially insecure since this may boost demand for public goods and services.
Demographic, population, and social change in Uganda 1990–2019
(Springer Nature Link, 2023-06-17) Nabukeera, Madinah
Uganda recorded an increase in population from 9.5 million in 1969 to 34.6 million in 2014, representing an increase of 264.21%. The fertility rate in Uganda declined from 6.9 to 5.4 children per woman between 1995 and 2016, respectively. In addition, age dependency in Uganda has recorded a significant increase from 97% to 101% from 1996 to 2014. This chapter is based on a study which examined the effect of demographics and population growth on social change in Uganda and specifically determined the effect of age dependency on school enrollment, established the effect of the total fertility rate on the labor force, and examined the effect of population growth on the proportion of seats held in parliament with bias on women. The study was guided by an exploratory research design under the confinement of quantitative approaches and used secondary data. The results indicated that the age dependency ratio has a significant positive effect on female enrollment in tertiary institutions (P-value < 0.05), age dependency ratio has a significant and positive effect on male enrollment in tertiary institutions at a 5% level of significance, the total fertility rate has a significant negative effect on female labor force (B = -1.618, P-value < 0.05), the total fertility rate has a significant positive effect on male labor force (B=1.410, P-value < 0.05), and there is a positive and significant effect of population growth on the proportion of seats held by women in national parliament (B = 0.825, P-value < 0.05). The study concluded that there is a need for more effort to fight dependency among the Ugandan population in order to enhance both male and female enrollment in tertiary institutions; government and development partners should design programs and interventions to fight the rising total fertility rate because it affects active female involvement in the labor force; and there is need to implement more programs that foster women participation in parliamentary elections. The government should set up more programs and interventions that support people in unproductive age, especially those above 64 years; the Ministry of Education should address barriers that limit female enrollment in tertiary institutions and should effectively implement its policies, i.e., gender in education policy which promotes gender equality and girl child education.
Evaluating 4G network reach and fiber node proximity across Uganda’s sub-regions
(Springer Link, 2024-11) Nabukeera, Madinah; Kassim Kalinaki; Moses Matovu; Muhammad Abdus Salam
This study examines the impact of recent interventions on digital connectivity across Uganda, focusing on 4G coverage and fiber node accessibility. The research conducts a comprehensive comparative analysis across Uganda’s sub-regions, addressing six key objectives related to 4G population coverage and fiber node proximity at various distances (10, 25, and 50 km) before and after interventions. Findings reveal significant improvements in digital connectivity following the interventions. 4G population coverage increased from an average of 69.7 to 95% per sub-region (p < 0.05). The population within 10 km of a fiber node rose from 28 to 58.8% per sub-region (p < 0.05), while those within 25 km increased from 63.3 to 94.4% (p < 0.05). Even at 50 km, coverage improved from 90.3 to 100% (p < 0.05). Before the intervention, significant regional disparities existed in 4G coverage, with the central region leading at 87.3% and northern Uganda lagging at 55.8% (p < 0.05). However, post-intervention analysis showed no significant regional differences (p > 0.05), suggesting a more equitable distribution of 4G services across Uganda. These results indicate that the interventions have substantially improved digital connectivity and reduced regional disparities in Uganda. The study provides crucial insights for policymakers and stakeholders, offering a data-driven foundation for future initiatives to bridge the digital divide and promote equitable access to high-speed internet across the country.